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Curriculum Vitae
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Page length
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- No page limit - content determines length
- 3-4 pages for Master's level
- 10+ pages for Doctorate level
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- Usually 1 page
- 2 pages for experienced professionals
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Content
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- Emphasis on academic preparation and research, teaching, and publications
- Includes all academic and research experience
- Each section's content listed in reverse chronological order
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- Extensive tailoring to job description
- Emphasis on work, volunteering, and student organization experience
- Snapshot of relevant skills and experience
- Each section's content listed in reverse chronological order
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Education Section
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- List all college degrees earned or in progress with names of institutions, locations, and dates completed/expected
- Include the title of thesis and/or dissertation and advisor names as appropriate
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- List all college degrees earned or in progress with names of institutions, locations, and dates completed/expected
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Experience Sections
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- Can be organized into multiple themed sections, such as Teaching Experience, Research Experience, Relevant Experience, Volunteer Experience, Laboratory Experience, Clinical Experience, etc.
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- Can be one Experience section, themed, or divided into Relevant Experience and Additional Experience
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Additional Sections
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- Include publications, research/teaching interests, professional development, professional accomplishments (grants, fellowships, etc.), and professional memberships
- If applicable, Skills section should include specialized lab, language, and software skills
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- Include Activities, Honors and Awards
- If applicable, Skills section should include relevant lab, language, and software skills
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CVs are most commonly used in academia and healthcare fields in the United States. International employers, however, may prefer a CV for job applications regardless of industry.
